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Uber is helping riders ‘Go Anywhere’ — even safaris in South Africa
Uber launches new safari experience in South Africa (Photos: Adobe Stock) Starting October 2, travelers can book South African safaris and other adventures through the Uber app. Uber is helping riders...
LeBron James is feeling ‘pure joy’ as he begins Lakers training camp alongside son Bronny
Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, left, and his son, Bronny James, pose for photos during the NBA basketball team’s media day on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in El Segundo, Calif. (Photo by Jae...
‘Sing Sing’ actor exonerated of murder after nearly 24 years in prison
Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez (wearing black) embraces his son as he addresses the media following his exoneration on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (Photo credit: Screenshot/YouTube.com/NBC New York) A Manhatta...
Jayden Daniels has Washington off to its first 3-1 start since 2011
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) takes the field prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Dan...
Watch: White House on importance of President Biden’s trip to Angola
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tells theGrio that the president’s visit fulfills his “commitment” to the African continent. President Joe Biden is headed to Angola on Oct. 13. The trip...
Justice Department will launch civil rights review into 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
In this 1921 image provided by the Library of Congress, smoke billows over Tulsa, Okla. An Oklahoma judge has thrown out a lawsuit seeking reparations for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, dashing an effo...
Closing arguments expected in trial of 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death
The screen at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans honors Tyre Nichols before an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Washington Wizards, Jan. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Hi...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs appeals for release while he awaits sex trafficking trial
Sean “Diddy” Combs has sold off his stake in Revolt, the media company the rapper and entrepreneur founded over a decade ago, the Los Angeles-based company said Tuesday in a statement on i...
Chris Brown domestic violence documentary in the works by same network behind ‘Quiet on Set’
Chris Brown attends a Maxim Hot 100 Event at The Highlight Room on July 13, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) The ID Network announced a forthcoming documentary focu...